Chapter 3. Engine Overhauling
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1. Headlight bulb replacement
a. Remove the cowling assembly.
b. Remove the 2 screws holding the light unit assembly to the headlight body.
1. Check the electrode condition and wear, insulator color and electrode gap.
2. Use a wire gauge for measuring the plug gap.
3. If the electrodes become too worn, replace the spark plug.
4. When installing the plug, always clean the gasket surface. Wipe off any grime that might be present on the surface of the spark plug, and torque the spark plug properly.
A. Battery
1. The fluid level should be between the upper and lower level marks. Use only distilled water if refilling is necessary.
CAUTION:
Normal tap water contains minerals which are harmful to a battery; therefore, refill only with distilled water.
WARNING:
Damage to the outer housing of the various cables, may cause corrosion and often free movement will be obstructed. An unsafe condition may result so replace such cables as soon as possible.
1. If the inner cables do not operate smoothly, lubricate or replace them.
Recommended lubricant:
WARNING:
Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger of it falling over.
1. Raise the motorcycle or remove the front wheel so that there is no weight on the front end of the motorcycle. Remove the handlebar if necessary.
2. Remove the rubber cap from the top of each fork.
1. Drive chain tension check
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the rear wheel through several revolutions and check the tension several times to find the tightest point. Check and/or adjust chain tension with rear wheel in this "tight chain" position.
1. Brake adjustment
a. Front brake lever free play adjustment
The brake can be adjusted by simply adjusting the free play of the brake lever. The piston in the caliper moves forward as the brake pad wears out, automatically adjusting the clearance betweenthe brake pads and brake disc.
If the fuel petcock is
leaking or excessively contaminated, it should be removed from the fuel
tank and inspected.
1.
Remove the fuel tank and position it so that fuel will not spill when
the petcock is removed.
2.
Remove the petcock and inspect the filter screen. Replace the filter if
seriously contaminated.